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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 273.23 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 273.23 and 115.12 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 273.23 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/273.23 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 273.23 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 31,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,454.24/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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